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The 29th edition of Paris Photo, the world’s premier international art fair dedicated to photography, is set to return to the historic Grand Palais in Paris. Running from November 12 to November 15, 2026, the event promises a comprehensive showcase of photographic art, coinciding with the bicentennial celebration of the medium.
A Vast Showcase of Photographic Art
This year’s edition will host over 150 galleries in the ‘Principal’ sector, featuring 44 solo shows and 93 collective exhibitions. Artists highlighted include Merry Alpern, Stanley Kubrick, Kati Horna, and Miguel Angel Rojas. Beyond the main galleries, the fair will feature the ‘Voices’ selection curated by Zasha Colah and Francesco Zanot, a dedicated Digital sector, the ‘Emergence’ sector for new international projects, and an Editions sector comprising 49 publishers and booksellers.
Key Highlights of the 2026 Edition:
- Thomas Ruff Installation: The German artist will present a 36-meter-long retrospective wall at the entrance of the nave, covering 40 years of his experimental photography.
- Stanley Kubrick’s Early Work: The Duncan Miller Gallery will display approximately 20 previously unseen photographs taken by the future filmmaker during his time as a photographer for Look magazine in 1950s New York.
- Sofia Coppola Talk: On Saturday, November 14, director and curator Sofia Coppola will discuss the influence of photography books in society alongside Michael Mack.
- Bicentennial Journey: A special curated path through the fair will showcase one work per decade, spanning from Joseph Nicéphore Niépce’s 1825 image to Yumo Wu’s 2026 piece.
- Zanele Muholi: The South African visual artist will participate in talks and book signings for ‘Faces and Phases: 2006-2026’.
The fair will be open daily from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM (closing at 7:00 PM on Sunday). Tickets are priced between €26 and €41. Given the record attendance of 75,000 visitors last year, organizers expect high turnout for this landmark anniversary event.
Source: Time Out Paris
